Lesson Four
Went for my fourth lesson with Ron Eschete this past week. I get enough ideas and things to work on that I NEED the two weeks between lessons to work through the things he gets me thinking about.
September 7, 2010
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Lesson Three…
Went for my THIRD lesson with Ron Eschete yesterday! Oh my. It’s been GREAT and INTENSE!
August 23, 2010
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The Fog Is Lifting
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August 9, 2010
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“There’s gold in them thar hills…”
Well, I guess it’s more correct to say that there’s gold in those words. Specifically, the things that Ron told me at my last lesson. I have been reviewing the video and making notes like a madman. A lot of ground was covered.
August 4, 2010
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Back To Basics, Only Different
My first lesson (again) with Ron Eschete was today. It was a real treat and I had a good time. I felt like I learned more about playing in the hour I spent with him than I have in decades!
July 25, 2010
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It’s ALIVE! (at least, I am)
Yes, this is the kind of post title that is usually reserved for horror movies, I’ll give you that. Sorry. It’s just that I’m finally back writing. It’s true. Wondering why? Let me explain…
July 24, 2010
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It’s good to be regular…
Well, playing regular(ly) that is.
May 24, 2010
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New Music Study Directions
OK. I did it. I made a change. I ended my enrollment at the Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute.
March 12, 2010
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Analysis: Backing Up A Vocalist
This past Thursday evening, upon my return from Lost Wages (don’t ask), I decided that I wanted to go to Steamers to catch the Ron Eschete Trio (Ron Eschete, Todd Johnson and Kendall Kay) back up long time assoicate/vocalist Dewey Erney. Yes, I was looking to have a good time out and be entertained, but [...]
August 29, 2009
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My Days at GIT (Part 1)
There are lots of things that fondly I remember about MI. I was there in ’87-88. The daily drive to Hollywood was NOT one of them. Some might say think that it was the environment, the classes, the facility, etc. The highlight for me was the instructors.
August 4, 2009
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